Senior Manager, Business Development

Senior Manager, Business Development

An organization is seeking a Senior Manager of Business Development to accelerate growth within the National Defense and Intelligence Communities, with a focus on the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). This role is responsible for developing customer intimacy, building a growth pipeline, shaping opportunities, and supporting capture efforts. This position focuses on front-end business development, customer relationships, opportunity identification, and strategic growth planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify a pipeline of opportunities valued from $150M to over $1B.
• Develop customer engagement strategies and build long-term relationships within military intelligence organizations.
• Influence opportunity shaping and acquisition strategies prior to solicitation release.
• Partner with Capture Managers and proposal teams on win strategy development and to inform decisions through contract award.
• Support proposal efforts, Requests for Information (RFI), market surveys, and Expressions of Interest (EOI).
• Develop teaming strategies and identify strategic partners for pursuits.
• Drive growth strategy across intelligence community customers by developing and maturing strategies for future market changes.
• Prepare and present capability statements and new business information presentations to customers and corporate executives.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in business or a subject matter relevant to the customer's mission is required.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in the Intelligence Community, with at least five years in a Business Development role. This must include proven experience developing and qualifying opportunities from $150M to over $1B and a demonstrated capability to execute a growth strategy.

Skills and Knowledge

• Existing customer relationships and credibility within the NRO or NGA.
• Strong understanding of Intelligence Community acquisition processes.
• Experience shaping opportunities and influencing RFP development.
• Ability to work in a matrixed, fast-paced team environment.
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NGA and/or NRO customers.
• Background in Enterprise IT, Information Systems, Intelligence Analysis, or related mission areas.
• Experience developing account growth strategies and supporting strategic captures.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy.

Work Environment

This position operates in a typical office environment. The role requires constant use of a computer terminal, mental alertness, and the ability to work under deadlines. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be necessary.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.